
LISST-ABS
Submersible Acoustic Backscatter Sediment Sensor
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Sequoia Scientific, Inc. is proud to offer the first low-cost acoustic backscatter sensor designed specifically for measuring Suspended Sediment Concentration at a point. This is a new type of sediment sensor, superior to turbidity or optical backscatter sensors (OBS) for 4 reasons. See Related Articles in right column.
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The 8MHz acoustic sensor ‘sees’ all size grains, and unlike OBS, it sees coarse grains very well.
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The LISST-ABS calibration is far less sensitive to grain size changes than OBS sensors, changing only ~ ± 30% over 30-400 microns (see Application Note).
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Operates over a >4-decade working range in concentration!
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Tolerates fouling.
Features
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Output: Backscatter signal strength in decibels as volts or digital value (formula provided for conversion to concentration)
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Sample Volume Location: 5.5 cm from sensor face.
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Operating Frequency: 8MHz
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Tolerant to biofouling
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Calibration over 30-400 micron sizes: flat to within ±30%; [compare with ±400% for optical turbidity sensors]
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Calibration for fine particles below 30 microns: response follows d^1.5
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Analog, SDI-12 and Digital (RS232) outputs available on the underwater connector